I love heading to fun events in Southern California and this past weekend I decided to check out the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. I had never been before but kept hearing so many...
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5 Reasons The Pechanga Resort and Casino is the Perfect SoCal Weekend Getaway
A Special Thank You to The Pechanga Resort & Casino for helping host and plan this special trip. As always, all opinions are completely honest and my own. This year for Valentines Day I decided...
Tips for Planning Your Next Trip to Temecula Wine Country
Where to stay, what to do, and how to save in Temecula Wine Country... Last weekend I decided to take an impromptu girls trip to Temecula wine country. It is so close to Orange County and San Diego...
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